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The Institute of Masters of Wine is the home of exceptional expertise in the wine world. What started 70 years ago as an exam for the UK wine trade is now a globally recognised title collectively held by a worldwide family of Masters of Wine. Today, there are 416 MWs based in 31 countries, each making their own contribution to the world of wine. Becoming an MW means entering a unique wine community; one that brings enriching personal and professional opportunities, as well as lifelong friendships.
ABOUT US
The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction, and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. As well as running the MW study programme, our programme of worldwide events offers unparalleled opportunities to taste and learn. These tastings and seminars, including our international symposium, are open for anyone to attend – you don’t have to be a Master of Wine to join in.
FIND AN MW
The IMW’s directory of Masters of Wine allows you to search not just by name, but also by skills and specialisms. MWs are active all over the world and in all fields; MWs are winemakers, sommeliers, buyers, journalists, shippers, consultants, viticulturalists, academics, educators and more. If you are looking for an MW in a particular country, expert comment on a specific style of wine, a speaker for your event, or experienced commercial advice, look no further.
THE MW EXAM
The MW exam tests the breadth and depth of a candidate’s theoretical knowledge and tasting skills in the art, science and business of wine. By passing the MW exam, you become a member of the IMW, gain the title Master of Wine and can use the initials MW after your name. The MW exam is a series of tasting and theory papers, plus an in-depth research project. You can find out about all stages of the exam, as well as downloading past papers, by clicking below.
Latest News
67 Pall Mall joins the IMW international supporter community
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is delighted to announce 67 Pall Mall as an international supporter. 67 Pall Mall is the world’s first group of Private Members’ Clubs exclusively for wine lovers. The Club opened its doors in the heart of London in December...
Features
25th anniversary MW Bordeaux trip
Whilst the lucky group of Masters of Wine who were attended the 2023 Bordeaux trip wished to avoid rain, the growers of the region welcomed the oncoming forecast. Last week's trip (12 March 2023) marked the 25th anniversary since Le Conseil des Grands Crus Classes...
Catena Institute of Wine becomes a research and industry associate of the IMW
Catena Institute of Wine has become an academic and research associate of the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW). Catena becomes the third research and industry associate to join the IMW’s mission to promote excellence, interaction and learning across all sectors of...
Bottlebooks becomes a supporter of the Institute of Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is thrilled to announce that Bottlebooks, based in Munich, Germany, has joined its international supporter community. Bottlebooks’ cutting-edge wine data management technology will be used to provide producer-entered product...
Two new Masters of Wine
Wojciech Bońkowski MW and Joshua Grainer MW have achieved the title of Masters of Wine. Announced by the Institute of Masters of Wine today (24 February), the new members of the IMW are based in Poland and USA respectively. Wojciech Bońkowski is the first MW to be...
MW study programme wines 2021-2022
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) would like to thank all those who generously supplied wines to the 2021-22 MW study programme. The wines were shown throughout the academic year at residential seminars in Adelaide (Australia), Berkshire (UK), Napa (USA),...
Neil Hadley MW to join Aldi Global Sourcing Wine Buying Team
After over 30 years working with Australian and New Zealand wineries, Neil Hadley MW is relocating in May with his wife to Salzburg, Austria where he will take on a senior role within Aldi South’s Global Sourcing Wine Team. Neil’s role will see him working directly...
Mary Gorman-McAdams MW on how wine education has changed in recent years
Mary Gorman-McAdams MW is a leading voice in the SevenFifty Daily's recent article titled "The Changing Landscape of Wine Education". As a Master of Wine, educator, independent consultant and former director of the International Wine Center (IWC) in New York City,...
Charity tasting of Turkish Wines for earthquake relief fund
The wave of willingness to help the people affected by the earthquake disaster in Turkey does not stop. On the initiative of Caro Maurer MW from Bonn, various companies active in the wine sector joined forces and were invited to a donation tasting with Turkish wines....
Tim Jackson MW becomes first resident Master of Wine for British Airways
Tim Jackson MW was recently appointed by international airline British Airways to enhance their drinks menus both on the ground and in-flight. Tim, who has been a Master of Wine since 2017, is now leading the choice of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for...
Latest News
67 Pall Mall joins the IMW international supporter community
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is delighted to announce 67 Pall Mall as an international supporter. 67 Pall Mall is the world’s first group of Private Members’ Clubs exclusively for wine lovers. The Club opened its doors in the heart of London in December...
Catena Institute of Wine becomes a research and industry associate of the IMW
Catena Institute of Wine has become an academic and research associate of the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW). Catena becomes the third research and industry associate to join the IMW’s mission to promote excellence, interaction and learning across all sectors of...
Two new Masters of Wine
Wojciech Bońkowski MW and Joshua Grainer MW have achieved the title of Masters of Wine. Announced by the Institute of Masters of Wine today (24 February), the new members of the IMW are based in Poland and USA respectively. Wojciech Bońkowski is the first MW to be...
Bottlebooks becomes a supporter of the Institute of Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is thrilled to announce that Bottlebooks, based in Munich, Germany, has joined its international supporter community. Bottlebooks’ cutting-edge wine data management technology will be used to provide producer-entered product...
Features
25th anniversary MW Bordeaux trip
Whilst the lucky group of Masters of Wine who were attended the 2023 Bordeaux trip wished to avoid rain, the growers of the region welcomed the oncoming forecast. Last week's trip (12 March 2023) marked the 25th anniversary since Le Conseil des Grands Crus Classes...
Neil Hadley MW to join Aldi Global Sourcing Wine Buying Team
After over 30 years working with Australian and New Zealand wineries, Neil Hadley MW is relocating in May with his wife to Salzburg, Austria where he will take on a senior role within Aldi South’s Global Sourcing Wine Team. Neil’s role will see him working directly...
Charity tasting of Turkish Wines for earthquake relief fund
The wave of willingness to help the people affected by the earthquake disaster in Turkey does not stop. On the initiative of Caro Maurer MW from Bonn, various companies active in the wine sector joined forces and were invited to a donation tasting with Turkish wines....
Mary Gorman-McAdams MW on how wine education has changed in recent years
Mary Gorman-McAdams MW is a leading voice in the SevenFifty Daily's recent article titled "The Changing Landscape of Wine Education". As a Master of Wine, educator, independent consultant and former director of the International Wine Center (IWC) in New York City,...
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